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The criminal trial of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to resume on August 27, 2026, following a Supreme Court decision that upheld the constitutional validity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act, 2017.
Former Ghanaian MP and lawyer Inusah Fuseini argued that a U.S. immigration judge had no legal authority to make conclusive pronouncements on the criminal case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in Ghana.
Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has maintained that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is still considered a fugitive from justice in Ghana. This stance comes despite a recent ruling from a US court.
President John Dramani Mahama has urged former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to answer questions regarding matters under investigation, reminding him of his past assertion that Ghanaians were 'his children'.
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is facing calls to return to Ghana to account for his stewardship, with some suggesting he could be at risk of physical assault due to public sentiment, while others insist he should return to face charges.
Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader in Parliament, stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) must account for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta before asking Ghanaians for another chance to govern.
Legal experts are discussing the potential complexity and protracted nature of an extradition battle for Ken Ofori-Atta. Some suggest initiating a trial in absentia if necessary.
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has challenged former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to account for his actions, insisting that accountability is a constitutional requirement in an ongoing case. Kpebu questioned claims of due process in the matter.
Private legal practitioner Amanda Akorkor Clinton emphasized the importance of due process in the immigration and criminal extradition cases involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, cautioning against premature conclusions.
The criminal trial of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others, facing charges of alleged corruption, has been adjourned to April 23, 2026, following a request from the Principal Prosecutor.
The confirmation of news reports indicating former Finance Minister (2017-2024) Ken Ofori-Atta is seeking permanent residence in the USA is unfortunate as well as disappointing.
Lawyers for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta have clarified that no substantive court hearing took place on February 19, despite public expectations regarding his bond application.
Ghana's Attorney General has filed an urgent application to halt the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, pending an appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision to acquit has sparked a political debate, with the AG defending the appeal as a matter of accountability and others questioning the court's ruling.
Amid investigations and public controversy, Ghana's former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's potential return is a topic of discussion, with the sitting President even joking about his children wanting him back.
A US Immigration Judge granted Ken Ofori-Atta status adjustment, citing health, family ties, and long stay, and stating that allegations from the Office of the Special Prosecutor lacked credible evidence, a decision the OSP disputes.
Former President John Mahama has questioned why former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta remains outside Ghana while efforts are underway to secure his return. Mahama suggested that someone who believes they have done nothing wrong should not flee the country.
The United States and Iran have begun discussions aimed at a peace solution, with talks taking place in the Swiss Alps. While some express hope for a resolution, skepticism remains regarding the potential outcomes and the differing perspectives on the Iran deal.
The United States has granted lawful permanent residence to Ghana's former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, who had been a fugitive. A US court cleared the way for his permanent residency process in an immigration ruling, a significant legal victory for Ofori-Atta.
King Charles III delivered a historic speech to a joint session of the US Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since 1991. During his address, he emphasized the importance of Western unity and received a standing ovation.
A member of the NPP Communications Team stated that calls for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's return to Ghana are a non-issue if legal proceedings against him are already ongoing in absentia.
Frank Davies, lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, clarified that his client has not been formally notified of any charges. Ofori-Atta and seven others were formally charged with 78 counts of corruption in November 2025.
The 1931 extradition treaty between the United States and Ghana, inherited from a colonial-era agreement with Great Britain, is being scrutinized as a relic of inequality, particularly in the context of the 'Ken Ofori-Atta Stand Off'.
A lawyer representing Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said his client is pursuing permanent US residency rather than returning to his home country, where he fears he would not be tried fairly on corruption charges. Ofori-Atta is being held in an ICE detention facility in Virginia after his arrest by US immigration officials […]
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for fairness and restraint in the treatment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, following the dramatic scenes which occurred in…
Ghana's Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, dismissed suggestions that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's U.S. citizenship would prevent his extradition to Ghana if he were required to face trial.
A U.S. immigration judge has granted permanent residency to former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, a decision an immigration lawyer says does not preclude Ghana from seeking his extradition.
A United States immigration judge has ruled that Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) failed to provide persuasive evidence linking former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to any criminal wrongdoing.
Lawyer Kofi Bentil described former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's acquisition of a US green card as a 'victory' for him, but insisted that it would not protect him from potential extradition.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Attorney General (AG) are being pressed to explain their efforts regarding the extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta. This comes as US immigration law reportedly conflicts with Ghanaian anti-corruption initiatives concerning Ofori-Atta's residency.
Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has not yet been officially notified of any criminal charges pending against him in the United States, according to his lawyers and the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The US Justice Department has not confirmed serving him with any documents.
Florida authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its ChatGPT AI model, alleging the chatbot provided advice to a perpetrator involved in a mass shooting at a university campus. The probe seeks to determine the extent of the AI's role in the deadly event.
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on bail, though his passport was confiscated. He is scheduled to reappear in court on April 27 for deportation proceedings.
An article by John Sitsofe Mensah analyzes the decline of SIC Insurance PLC and the broader Ghanaian non-life insurance market, attributing its capture and struggles to the tenure of Ken Ofori-Atta.
Lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Frank Davies, has suggested that any move by the Government of Ghana to extradite his client from the United States could face a legal challenge.
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